Friday, April 28
San Diego, Calif.
12:00 p.m.
California State University at Northridge
0
vs
4
Cal Poly
Photo by: Big West Conference
CSUN Falls in Big West Semis to Cal Poly
4/28/2023 6:28:00 PM | Women's Tennis
SAN DIEGO—Cal Poly defeated CSUN 4-0 in the 2023 Big West Women's Tennis Championship Friday semifinals at the Barnes Tennis Center.
To begin doubles play, Vitoria Solis Urdiales and Cindy Ung defeated Melissa LaMette and Alexandra Ozertes 6-2 at No. 3.
At No. 1 doubles, the Dunkle sisters (Delanie and Peyton) for Cal Poly, Jolene Coetzee, and Angela Ho for CSUN went to a tiebreaker where the Mustangs' pair won 7-3 to tie the score at one.
The Mustangs took the point when Kim Bhunu and Kennedy Buntrock defeated Sasha Turchak and Yuliia Zhytelna 7-5 in a tiebreaker at No. 2 doubles.
Delanie Dunkle earned the first singles win for the Mustangs when she defeated Emma Moratalla Sanz 6-2, 6-3 at No. 4. Buntrock defeated Ho 6-2, 7-5 in the five-slot. Then, Ozertes sent the Mustangs into the championship match when she came from behind to defeat Tallia Harper 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 at No. 6.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH GARY VICTOR
"The breaks and the tiebreaks went our way yesterday, and unfortunately for us, they went for Cal Poly today. Credit to Cal Poly for playing very well. Credit to our team for fighting adversity and injuries until the last point. Getting to four three-setters and winning three doubles shows we had our chances today."
"Jolene has been one of the great people/student-athletes any coach could ask for. Her character, integrity, and work ethic have been an example for all of us. This exceptional group of young ladies has impacted so many people. It is a privilege for (assistant coach) James (Ciuffo) and me to coach this team, and we look forward to next year."
PLAYER REACTION
"I'm so proud of my team, and I am and will forever be grateful for them," Coetzee said. "We all gave our best, left everything on the court, and we will come back stronger next year."
"I'm so proud of everyone," Turchak said. "We all fought till the end. It was a tough loss, but I'm so proud of everyone. This team shows so much bravery and is so special."
"It felt everything was against us, but we fought until the end," Zhytelna said. "Everyone left something on the court. I heard everyone. It was the toughest match, and unfortunately, we didn't win, but it made us stronger, tougher, and hungry for more."
Cal Poly (14-8) will play Hawai'i (13-7) in the finals Saturday at noon. Hawai'i defeated Long Beach State (11-10).
CSUN drops to 17-6. This season, the 17 dual wins and .739 winning percentage are the best of any Big West team.
To begin doubles play, Vitoria Solis Urdiales and Cindy Ung defeated Melissa LaMette and Alexandra Ozertes 6-2 at No. 3.
At No. 1 doubles, the Dunkle sisters (Delanie and Peyton) for Cal Poly, Jolene Coetzee, and Angela Ho for CSUN went to a tiebreaker where the Mustangs' pair won 7-3 to tie the score at one.
The Mustangs took the point when Kim Bhunu and Kennedy Buntrock defeated Sasha Turchak and Yuliia Zhytelna 7-5 in a tiebreaker at No. 2 doubles.
Delanie Dunkle earned the first singles win for the Mustangs when she defeated Emma Moratalla Sanz 6-2, 6-3 at No. 4. Buntrock defeated Ho 6-2, 7-5 in the five-slot. Then, Ozertes sent the Mustangs into the championship match when she came from behind to defeat Tallia Harper 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 at No. 6.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH GARY VICTOR
"The breaks and the tiebreaks went our way yesterday, and unfortunately for us, they went for Cal Poly today. Credit to Cal Poly for playing very well. Credit to our team for fighting adversity and injuries until the last point. Getting to four three-setters and winning three doubles shows we had our chances today."
"Jolene has been one of the great people/student-athletes any coach could ask for. Her character, integrity, and work ethic have been an example for all of us. This exceptional group of young ladies has impacted so many people. It is a privilege for (assistant coach) James (Ciuffo) and me to coach this team, and we look forward to next year."
PLAYER REACTION
"I'm so proud of my team, and I am and will forever be grateful for them," Coetzee said. "We all gave our best, left everything on the court, and we will come back stronger next year."
"I'm so proud of everyone," Turchak said. "We all fought till the end. It was a tough loss, but I'm so proud of everyone. This team shows so much bravery and is so special."
"It felt everything was against us, but we fought until the end," Zhytelna said. "Everyone left something on the court. I heard everyone. It was the toughest match, and unfortunately, we didn't win, but it made us stronger, tougher, and hungry for more."
Cal Poly (14-8) will play Hawai'i (13-7) in the finals Saturday at noon. Hawai'i defeated Long Beach State (11-10).
CSUN drops to 17-6. This season, the 17 dual wins and .739 winning percentage are the best of any Big West team.
~#UniteTheValley~
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
1234
7630
Bhunu, Kim / 0 [CP]
574UF
#2 Singles Match
1234
6350
LaMette, Melissa / 0 [CP]
466UF
#3 Singles Match
1234
5740
Dunkle, Peyton / 0 [CP]
753UF
#4 Singles Match
12
23
Dunkle, Delanie / 0 [CP]
66
#5 Singles Match
12
25
Buntrock, Kennedy / 0 [CP]
67
#6 Singles Match
123
714
Ozerets, Alexandra / 0 [CP]
566
Order of Finish:
4,5,6
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